Fni® Stinging Nettle Extract
High-purity lignan & furanocoumarin actives for men’s health, sports performance and metabolic support
Product Overview
Fni® Stinging Nettle Extract is produced from selected Urtica species cultivated and harvested in the Greater Khingan cold-region ecosystem. The whole aerial part of the plant is processed using patented low-temperature ultrasonic counter-current extraction technology, delivering highly concentrated bioactive compounds.
Unlike conventional nettle powders, Fni® focuses on two clinically significant standardized actives:
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3,4-Divanillyltetrahydrofuran (DVTF)
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6,7-Dihydroxybergamottin (DHB)
These compounds provide unique endocrine, metabolic and performance-supporting properties that position this ingredient as a premium raw material for men’s health, sports nutrition, prostate support and anti-aging formulas.
Botanical & Material Source
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Botanical name: Urtica cannabina L. and related Urtica species
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Common names: Stinging nettle, fireweed, nettle
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Part used: Whole aerial herb
Nettle is a perennial herb widely used in European and Asian herbal medicine for circulation, detoxification, rheumatic conditions, metabolic regulation and prostate health. The plant naturally contains lignans, flavonoids, sterols, alkaloids, polysaccharides and organic acids, providing a broad bioactive matrix.
Key Standardized Actives
3,4-Divanillyltetrahydrofuran (DVTF) – 95% (HPLC)
A lignan unique to nettle species. DVTF binds to sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), reducing its ability to sequester testosterone and estradiol. This increases the level of free, bioavailable testosterone, supporting:
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Male vitality
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Physical strength
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Recovery and endurance
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Libido and sexual performance
DVTF is therefore widely used in men’s health and pre-workout formulations.
6,7-Dihydroxybergamottin (DHB) – 45% (HPLC)
A bioactive furanocoumarin that supports:
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Muscle strength and endurance
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Reduction of muscular fatigue
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Rapid performance recovery
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Male sexual function
DHB is highly bioactive and fast-acting, making it suitable for sports nutrition, male performance and vitality products.
Core Functional Benefits
Male Health & Hormonal Balance
By increasing free testosterone and improving androgen availability, nettle DVTF supports male energy, sexual performance and physical strength.
Prostate & Urinary Health
Nettle extracts are widely used in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate support formulas, often combined with saw palmetto, due to their ability to inhibit prostatic tissue overgrowth.
Sports Performance & Recovery
DVTF and DHB enhance:
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Muscle strength
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Endurance
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Post-exercise recovery
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Resistance to fatigue
Making this extract ideal for pre-workout, testosterone-support and sports recovery formulas.
Circulation & Metabolic Support
Nettle supports blood circulation, renal dynamics and metabolic clearance, helping reduce drug-induced kidney stress and supporting detoxification.
Antioxidant & Anti-Aging
Contains flavonoids, sterols and lignans with antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, suitable for longevity and wellness formulations.
Extraction & Quality Technology
Fni® Stinging Nettle Extract is produced using:
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Continuous ultrasonic counter-current extraction
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Low-temperature processing to preserve bioactivity
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Multi-stage purification and concentration
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HPLC standardization and quality verification
Raw material is sourced from wild nettle plants in the Greater Khingan cold-region forest, ensuring high phytochemical density and purity.
Available Specifications
| Product | Standard | Test Method |
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| Stinging Nettle Extract – DVTF | 3,4-Divanillyltetrahydrofuran 95% | HPLC |
| Stinging Nettle Extract – DHB | 6,7-Dihydroxybergamottin 45% | HPLC |
Appearance: Brownish yellow fine powder
Applications
Fni® Stinging Nettle Extract is widely used in:
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Men’s health & testosterone support
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Prostate health formulas
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Sports nutrition & pre-workout blends
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Muscle recovery & endurance products
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Anti-aging and vitality supplements
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Functional foods and beverages
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Beauty and wellness formulations
Why Fni® Stinging Nettle Extract
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Dual-active standardized system (DVTF + DHB)
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High-purity HPLC-verified potency
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Patented extraction technology
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Cold-region wild botanical sourcing
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Ideal for male vitality, performance and prostate health
